Where are most glucose transporter proteins ("GLUTs") located when levels of the hormone insulin are LOW?

A. inserted into the plasma membrane
B. in the membranes of intracellular vesicles
C. inserted into the nuclear membrane
D. in the endoplasmic reticulum
E. in the liver—They are transported to other cells when glucose levels rise.


B. in the membranes of intracellular vesicles

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cytoplasm,

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